Guided wave coupling system for telephony cable messenger wire and methods for use therewith
US10886589B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/007
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a coupling system includes a transmitter configured to generate a first signal conveying first data. A coupler is configured to transmit the first signal as a first guided electromagnetic wave that is guided by at least a portion of a surface of a messenger wire that supports an overhead telephony cable, wherein the first guided electromagnetic wave propagates along the at least the portion of the surface of the messenger wire without requiring an electrical return path.
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